River Prawn (Noun)
Meaning 1
Large Australian prawn.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The river prawn is a large species of prawn that is native to the rivers and streams of northern Australia.
- River prawn farm managers are working to breed more sustainable and hardy stocks of this species for export markets.
- Fresh river prawn, lightly barbecued with a squeeze of lemon, is a popular treat at Australian seafood restaurants.
- The western river prawn is one of the largest freshwater prawn species in the world, reaching lengths of up to 30 centimeters.
- River prawn fishing is banned in certain areas of Australia to protect the species' habitat and prevent overfishing.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Large (a foot or more) edible freshwater prawn common in Australian rivers.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.